Drones come in all different shapes and sizes, as well as prices. Most consumer drones are below $1000, but there are some costly drones out there.
| Drone Name: | Flight Time: | Camera Quality: | Range: | Price: | Purchase Link: |
| Freefly Systems Alta 8 | 15 min | 8K | 2 miles | $17,495 | VIEW |
| Multirotor G4 Eagle V2 | 30 min | 24 mp | 1.2 miles | $28,260 | VIEW |
| Multirotor G4 Eagle V2 Cargo | 30 min | 24 mp | 1.2 miles | $35,360 | VIEW |
| EHang 184 | 23 min | No Camera | 9.5 miles | $300,000 | VIEW |
| AUGMENTED AERIGON | 15 min | 4K | 3280 ft | $250,000 | VIEW |
| AEE F100 | 70 min | 1080p | 12,4 miles | $58,000 | VIEW |
| AIRBORNE DRONES VANGUARD | 94 min | 4K | 7.4 miles | $45,000 | VIEW |
| MULTIROTOR G4 Surveying Robot | 20 min | 24 mp | 1.8 miles | $12,513 | VIEW |
| AEE F50 | 40 min | 1080p | 12.4 miles | $37,000 | VIEW |
| XactSense Titan | 30 min | No Camera | 9.9 miles | $120,000 | VIEW |
| Volocopter | 27 min | No Camera | 16.5 miles | $250,000 | VIEW |
Keep reading this article to find out the various features and cool specs of each of these drones listed above, so that you can make an informed decision on where to splurge your cash!
Freefly Systems Alta 8
This drone is just amazing and really does take droning to another level! If you are looking to get fantastic footage, then this is the drone you should be looking at purchasing.
Camera Quality: The drone takes a fantastic 8K video and has a focused iris zoom and cine lenses.
Flight Time: Sadly, the Alta 8 only has a 15 minute flight time with a payload of 15 lbs, if you use 2 of the 16Ah batteries.
Range: The Alta 8 has an average range of 2 miles, but this range will vary depending on the location and weather conditions.
Carrying Capacity: It has a maximum carrying capacity of 26 lbs, and this allows for it to carry heavy camera equipment for the best quality footage.
Cost: The Alta 8 comes at a cost price of $17,495, which is not bad if you want to shoot high-quality video.
Cool Features: One of the cooler features of the Alta 8 is that it is water-resistant because it has a plastic enclosure that covers the flight control and the power board.
It also is holds a stable position regardless of the weather conditions.
Multirotor G4 Eagle V2
This is one of the biggest drones that Multirotor drones offer.
Camera Quality: The drone can be paired with heavy DSLR cameras that can be attached and operated by the pilot.
Flight Time: The G4 Eagle has a maximum flight time of 30 minutes.
Range: With a range of 1.2 miles, you will have plenty of time to take some amazing footage!
Carrying Capacity: This drone can carry a max weight of 5.5 lbs, which is enough for some heavy camera gear and almost equal to its weight.
Cost: The drone comes with a heavy $28,260 price tag.
Multirotor G4 Surveying Robot
This drone was designed to serve as a surveillance drone, creating geotagged images, orthophotos, and 3D models.
Camera Quality: Equipped with the Sony Alpha 6000, capable of 24-megapixel photos.
Flight Time: It has a flight time of 20 minutes.
Range: This drone has a 1.8 mile operating range.
Cost: You can pick up this drone for a cost price of $25,420.
Multirotor G4 Eagle V2 Cargo
Camera Quality: The drone has the same capabilities of the regular Eagle V2 but it is more specialized at carrying cargo instead of cameras.
Flight Time: The V2 Cargo has a maximum flight time of 30 minutes.
Range: The V2 Cargo has a maximum range of 1.2 miles.
Carrying Capacity: It can carry up to 5.51 lbs which are enough for the weight of most packages.
Cost: This drone will cost you a heavy $35,360.
Cool Features: This drone was designed to be able to carry packages and any other objects, so it doesn’t have any photographic capabilities. But, because it was designed to carry things, it makes it great for deliveries!
Soon we will be seeing companies like Amazon and Dominos using this drone to make deliveries. Pretty cool, right?
AEE F50
This drone is on the pricey side, but with its capabilities, it certainly earns the price!
Camera Quality: The AEE is compatible with the AEE S-Series as well as the GoPro Hero action cameras.
Flight Time: With an autonomy of 40 minutes it gives you plenty of time in the air.
Range: The AEE F50 has a staggering 12.4-mile radius as well as a maximum flight altitude of 2,952 feet.
Cost: You can purchase this drone for a hefty $37,000.
Cool Features: The drones range makes it perfect for surveillance purposes and to be used by police.
XactSense Titan
Camera Quality: The Titan doesn’t actually have a camera of its own, but can be paired with any DSLR camera, thanks to its carrying capacity.
Flight Time: This drone has a 30 minute flight time with a wide range.
Range: The Titan has an operating range of 9.9 miles.
Carrying Capacity: It has a payload of 50 lbs. This makes it easy for it to carry heavy loads including heavy DSLR cameras.
Cost: The Titan is a pricey machine, with a cost price of $120,000!
Care to take out a loan, anyone?
EHang 184
The Ehang 184 is classified as a passenger drone, being able to carry a full-grown human being!
The 184 is a fully automated drone that will transport its passengers from point A to point B without the passenger needing to control anything. This drone will be the future of transport, and soon Air Taxis will be an actual thing!
Range: The Ehang 184 has a range of about 9.5 miles.
Capacity: This drone was only designed to carry one person.
Cost: The Ehang 184 drone will cost you between $200,000 and $300,000!
Cruise Speed: 81 mph(130 km/h)
One interesting fact about the Ehang 184 drone is that it only takes 2 to 4 hours to charge its batteries fully. After that, it is ready for its next passenger!
Airborne Drones Vanguard
The Vanguard is the ultimate form of surveillance security, but the big bonus is that it is easy to use!
It might be a fantastic drone, but that comes at a costly price!
Camera Quality: It shoots fantastic 4K footage.
Flight Time: It has an impressive 94 minutes of flight.
Range: 7.4 mile maximum range.
Cost: One of the most expensive consumer drones I have seen, with a cost price of $45,000.
AEE F100
This is the follow-up to the F50, another drone made by AEE. This model, however, is designed with a 4 drive rotor system, which is actually very rare!
Flight Time: The F100 has a flight time of 70 minutes.
Range: The drone has a range of 12,4 miles.
Cost: It has a cost price of $58,000.
Cool Features: The F100 has a maximum altitude of 4,921 feet which is amazing, to say the least!
With its maximum altitude, range, and flight time, it makes it perfect for police work and surveillance.
The Volocopter Drone
Volocopter GmbH, formerly known as E-Volo GmbH, is a German aircraft manufacturer. They are the ones behind the Volocopter drone. The Volocopter 2X is a German two-seat, optionally-piloted multirotor electric helicopter.
Range: It has an epic range of 16.5 miles.
Flight Time: The Volocopter has a flight time of 27 minutes, but this doesn’t take into account the weather and weight it is carrying.
Top Speed: The Volocopter has a top speed of about 62mph(100km/h).
Engine Type: Brush-less electric motor.
Carry Limit: This drone has a carrying capacity of 440 pounds(199kg) which is around the weight of 3 human beings of average weight. But, it is only allowed to carry one human at a time.
Cost: With the basic specs, the Volocopter 2X would cost you about $250,000, which is not a small amount! But, considering that you would have to be worried about traffic anymore, you might just think about it.
Augmented Aerigon Drone + Phantom FLEX4K
This drone has now been discontinued but ruled the professional aerial photography community.
The drone shot some of the best aerial footage you might ever see. Being paired with the Phantom Flex4K made it the highest quality drone on the market.
Camera Quality: This drone shoots in 4K at 100 FPS because of the Phantom Flex4K which is an amazing, powerful piece of equipment.
Flight Time: The drone is only able to do 7-15 minutes of flight time, depending on what it is carrying.
Range: It isn’t able to go very far either, with a maximum range of 3280 feet.
Cost: This quality doesn’t come cheap, and will cost you around $250,000!
